Events List

Events for March 3, 2013

Etched in Memory: Holocaust Prints

March 3, 2013 1:00pm-4:00pm

Description: Etched in Memory: The Graphic Art of the Holocaust is an exhibit of prints (Jan. 13-March 10) from the collection of Arthur Gilbert, professor, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver. The exhibit can be viewed, Mizel Arts & Culture Center, Singer Gallery, at the Jewish Community Center (JCC).

The exhibit is an act of remembrance of the millions of Jews and others who died at the hands of Nazi killers. The etchings are compelling, authentic, and masterfully rendered. In a sense, we are all Holocaust survivors. The artists who created the dark and fearsome work in this show were not survivors in the literal sense, but they had to memorialize through their artistic visions a sense of common humanity and common sorrow, a link to the years when innocent people died for no reason. It is the hope of the exhibit that we will be joined in our understanding of this terrible story and to remember that genocide is still with us in our time.

The exhibit is part of The Light Project, a three-month project of which Iliff is a partner. Colorado Ballet, using the arts as a springboard to convene an important community conversation about hatred and bigotry, has created Light/The Holocaust & Humanity Project, designed to bring Coloradans together in a united front against indifference and prejudice. It is a broad collaboration that includes local arts organizations, human rights groups, Jewish organizations, churches, schools, universities, LGBTQ groups, women’s organizations, African American groups, Latino organizations and other institutions that address issues such as hate, bullying, discrimination, genocide, civil rights and equality.

Projects, as a community partner of The Light Project:

Etched in Memory: The Graphic Art of the Holocaust – An exhibit of prints from the collection of Arthur Gilbert, Jan. 13-March 10, Mizel Arts & Culture Center at the JCC, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. The exhibit is an act of remembrance of the millions of Jews and others who died at the hands of Nazi killers. The etchings are compelling, authentic, and masterfully rendered. In a sense, we are all Holocaust survivors. The artists who created the dark and fearsome work in this show were not survivors in the literal sense, but they had to memorialize through their artistic visions a sense of common humanity and common sorrow, a link to the years when innocent people died for no reason. It is the hope of the exhibit that we will be joined in our understanding of this terrible story and to remember that genocide is still with us in our time.

Social Change Praxis: Ethical and Sustainable International Development, Friday, Feb. 15, 1-4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Join us for a weekend learning opportunity on social change led by Jenny Whitcher, PhD., director of the Master of Social Change Program.